The beginning (2)

"Queen Hazel. It is an honour to be the doctor picked to aid you," said Arlo Little, a palace doctor. "I am Arlo Little. I was taken into the palace more than five years ago."

When Hazel was pulled to the side to speak to someone she was told was important she wasn't expecting it to be a doctor. "It is nice to meet you, Arlo. Forgive me for being a little confused as I was not told that I would be meeting with a doctor. I am not sick. Do I appear to be?"

"No, Your Majesty. I am the doctor who shall look after you as you try to have your first child. I have mixes that should help make you healthier and be good for the unborn child. It is my special work and it is an honour to now be helping the queen," said Arlo.

'A child again,' Hazel thought.